An investigation into allegations of possible “inappropriate” activity during sports physicals at Liberty County High School has ended with the nurse practitioner accused in the case cleared of any wrongdoing.

Earlier this month, The County Record reported that school officials contacted the Florida Department of Children and Families, as well as the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, following complaints by students and parents regarding sports physicals at LCHS. Superintendent Gay Uzzell was not at liberty to provide details on the specifics of the complaints, only to say something “inappropriate” was alleged to have occurred. The physicals were administered by a male nurse practitioner (ARNP) from the Liberty County Health Department.

Sheriff Nick Finch partnered with the Florida Department of Health on the investigation, asking the Inspector General’s Office at DOH to review the matter since that agency is the expert on what is and isn’t normal in a sports physical. After an extensive investigation, Calhoun and Liberty Health Department Administrator Rachel Manspeaker is pleased to report the ARNP, who has never been named in the case, is now cleared.

“The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated,” says Manspeaker. “The complaint was investigated by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department who determined there was no evidence for a criminal investigation.”

Manspeaker went on to emphasize, “The Florida Department of Health is committed to ensuring safe, quality healthcare is offered in our community and investigated the allegations. The Florida Department of Health Inspector General’s investigation determined the allegations were unfounded and found the provider’s actions were proper and in accordance with his duties.”